Magneto-Mechanical Coupling in Magneto-Active Elastomers

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Abstract

In the present work, the magneto-mechanical coupling in magneto-active elastomers is investigated from two different modeling perspectives: a micro-continuum and a particle–interaction approach. Since both strategies differ significantly in their basic assumptions and the resolution of the problem under investigation, they are introduced in a concise manner and their capabilities are illustrated by means of representative examples. To motivate the application of these strategies within a hybrid multiscale framework for magneto-active elastomers, their interchangeability is then examined in a systematic comparison of the model predictions with regard to the magneto-deformation of chain-like helical structures in an elastomer surrounding. The presented results show a remarkable agreement of both modeling approaches and help to provide an improved understanding of the interactions in magneto-active elastomers with chain-like microstructures.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Article number434
Pages (from-to)1-27
Number of pages27
JournalMaterials
Volume14
Issue number2
Publication statusPublished - 2 Jan 2021
Peer-reviewedYes

External IDs

Scopus 85099543750
ORCID /0000-0003-2645-6770/work/142235672
ORCID /0000-0003-3358-1545/work/142237121
Mendeley ee3d4da1-fa87-3bf2-8c20-4e7666caba50

Keywords

Keywords

  • magneto-active elastomers, magneto-deformation, magneto-mechanical coupling